The QPR ace, 26, scored 18 Premier League goals last term but couldn't stop the R's falling to relegation.

Clubs were interested over the summer but he insisted he would see out the final year of his contract at Loftus Road.

But a host of Premier League sides want him before then.

Crystal Palace are best-placed to land the QPR hitman, according to the Mirror.

Newcastle and Southampton want him too while Starsport understands Swansea are also keen.

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Arsenal: Arsene Wenger still has a few faces to come back from long-term injuries but having not purchased an outfield player in the summer he is likely to invest this time around with a defensively-minded midfielder high on his agenda

While the Swans are still working to appoint Garry Monk’s successor it is believed their hierarchy have decided to allow Bafetimbi Gomis and Jonjo Shelvey to move on this month.

And they are willing to use cash from any sales to test QPR's resolve over Austin.

Only Aston Villa have scored fewer Premier League goals than the Swans this season.

While Rangers don't want to sell, director of football Les Ferdinand wants £12.5m if Austin is to walk.